During World War II the American work force dramatically transformed, bringing large numbers of of women into factory and other jobs traditionally filled by men. One of the innovations of the age was a ‘safety bra’ designed to keep the ladies in the fight or at least their part of it. With the recent developments coming out of Europe to develop specialized clothing for women, I thought it would be appropriate to show that we have been doing this here in America for quite a long time even if it probably wasn’t the best idea.
This photo was taken from the National Archives’ Records of the Women’s Bureau. They have an account on Flickr that showcases the ‘Rosie the Riveter” phenomenon. It showcases our Greatest Generation and what it means for a nation to really go to war.